Got my mk2 GT3, sold the GTR still have the E92 M3 and Evo 9 MR. Here's my take. The pricing was finally right so I picked up my 2010 GT3 from Schneider Nelson in Jersey. Ed is the man by the way. White with sport buckets, dynamic engine mounts and nav, sound chrno. Given I just sold my GTR I'd give my brief review with pros and cons of all my toys. Yes the GTR is faster. I don't care what anyone says. I immediately found out when I took my first drive off the lot in the GT3. I stalled. hehe. That clutch is heavy :). All kidding aside, in the GT3 I had the sense that I was in a go kart. Not just in handling but aware that the engine was in the back, rear wheel drive and no weight in the front. For those who go kart, it's that immediate sense that you want to go fast to catch the guy in front but know that you'll spin out if you mash the gas in a turn. So every action I take is premeditated. Especially downshifting, entering a turn, etc. It's basicly what makes the GT3 so much fun. In the GTR I could be drinking a latte while on the phone (hands free of course) and be able to just do the triple click from 6th to 3rd and just floor it. I'll feel like Neo where every other car is at a standstill and I just zig zag my way through. Which is fun in it's own way but can get you into trouble. Given the GTR's setup, I know that I simply cannot shift faster than it so stop light drags are pointless. Around a racetrack or twisty road, the GTR just feels very safe. No white knuckle driving, it just turns and goes. The only fear is not running wide but running into the guy in front of you. That's where the GTR's benefits end. The car is HUGE and the ride is harsh with a bite that it made me feel bad for my passengers. The GT3 is sublime. It feels alive. That sport button is insane. It's a true sports car in the sense that it's the best street legal GT race car you can buy. Is the GT3 a daily driver? With the regular seats, maybe. The buckets, no. Getting in and out can be a pain when you slam your thigh into sidewall of the rigid bucket seat. The ride is perfect for a sports car though. Stiff but not harsh and definately no bite. The softer regular seats will add enough cushion to be able to drive in NYC. The car is SUPER low so yeah, I wish I had the lift. Dealership experience was outstanding. I left feeling like the time I purchased my first Rolex. It was a nice feeling :) Ok here are my preferences. If not listed, They stay home. Tight Twisty two lane Road: Evo. No other. Twisty road: 1st: GT3 2nd: Evo 3rd: GTR Wide open road: Tie GTR GT3 Race track for laptimes and bullying: GTR Race track for fun: 1st: GT3, 2nd:M3 Going out to the city with friends: M3 Chicks just love this car. Snow/Rain/Ski trips: Evo, Evo Evo! Steering handling shifting 1st: GT3 2nd: Evo. A very close second Tie: GTR's steering and handling better but I can shift the M3. Horrible outside pic but she's all mine :) http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/p...2010GT3003.jpg http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/p...00127-1942.jpg http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/p...9_GTR_M319.jpg The thug. http://i427.photobucket.com/albums/p...t4/gtrsale.jpg |
Fun write up, thanks and congrats! |
Nice write up, enjoy the new car! |
Nice perspective. The mk2 3'er is an awesome ride, and IMO a well worthy GTR upgrade, but as you noted, different levels of involvement. |
great choice! congrats and enjoy it in the best of health! |
great collection. |
You make me want to trade my GT-R in for a GT3 |
Great info and congrats! |
nice writeup. |
Great review, lovely trio of vehicles! Where in NY do you live if I may ask? |
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